A-Muse Letter
by Susan Borkin
Join us each month for

tips to enhance your writing
and creativity.


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“I am so excited and thrilled about this class. I can’t wait to tell people about it. It opens up new doors and wonderful possibilities for stretching your spirit.”

—Connie Thompson “Introduction to the Personal Journal"


“This course offered me tools to help myself. There was a wide range of techniques offered… An excellent and helpful workshop.”

—Lauren “Arti” O’Rourke
“Writing to Heal”


“I really enjoyed this class. I feel enlightened—and I’ve never felt enlightened (or even used that word) before. Thank you so much for opening up all these options that help me deal with life. I feel as though I have such a great tool—and so many different ways to go about it.

—Caitlin Draper
“When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes”


“One of the best instructors I’ve had in a long time.”

—J.M.B.
“Writing to Heal”


“I entered this class with apprehension and am leaving with a newfound confidence.”

—John Swartz “Introduction to the Personal Journal”


“I just read through the evaluations for ‘Introduction to the Personal Journal.’ They are excellent!

“Several students mentioned the ‘safe’ environment you establish, your sense of humor, and the natural flow of the material through the day. The evaluations reflect how well prepared and practiced you are—not only at journal writing, but at excellence in teaching. Bravo!”

—Judy Rose
U.C. Santa Cruz  Extension


“Such music you create when you teach!”

—Kate Williams Browne, Canada College

 
I offer courses year round at University of California Extension, Santa Cruz  (Cupertino campus) and at private venues. For dates and locations, click here.

Individual Course Descriptions

WRITING TO CREATE THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS

Saturday, October 29, 2005, 9:30 am—4:30 pm

People who write down their goals are far more likely to achieve them, according to recent research. So why not join their successful ranks? In this hands-on workshop, you will work to visualize the life of your dreams. At the conclusion of this workshop, you'll have a clear vision of a project, goal or lifestyle change and a detailed written plan to achieve it. As an added bonus, you'll be able to use the engaging, creative techniques you learn, to clarify and achieve future goals, large and small. Writing exercises include:

  • Dream direction

  • Recording the future you envision

  • Dialoguing with your resistance

  • Collage calendar

For class information, click here.

All participants are invited to attend a private, free, follow-up session to be arranged with instructor.



HAPPINESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Saturday, November 5, 2005, 9:30 am—4:30 pm

Do you sometimes wish you could be happier? Would you like to feel more optimistic and alive? Would you like to be more focused and energized? Beyond "happiology," and the power of positive thinking, the new evidence-based science of happiness can show you how! We'll weave together cutting-edge tools from positive psychology, expressive arts, writing and creativity. Susan Borkin, instructor, is a graduate of Martin E. P. Seligman’s evidence-based Authentic Happiness coaching program. Come and learn how to increase your set point for authentic happiness! In this rich, experiential workshop, you will learn to:

  • Find deeper meaning and greater purpose
  • Savor everyday experiences with more intensity
  • Increase "flow" in your life
  • Feel more at peace with your past and hopeful about the future

For class information, click here.

CA BRN/LVN Credit - Provider #CEP13114 6.0 Hours
CA BBS Credit. Provider #PCE 2276 6.0 Hours

 

Susan Borkin, M.A.
Write Now! - Coaching & psychotherapy for writers and would-be writers
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 973-7877 Phone - (650) 961-9914 Fax
susan@susanborkin.com - www.susanborkin.com

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